ATLANTA — Home Depot is cutting hundreds of jobs at its headquarters in Vinings, according to the company.

A statement from a Home Depot spokesman says the company is simplifying corporate operations to better support its stores and customers.

The company calls the move a difficult decision and says affected associates are being supported with separation packages, transitional benefits, and job placement support.

Home Depot is also announcing a change to its remote work policy. Corporate staff will transition to a five-day in-office schedule.

The home improvement giant is dealing with a slowdown in business due to the slumping U.S. housing market.

Home Depot is the latest metro Atlanta-based company to announce job cuts. The news comes days after Sandy Springs-based UPS announced layoffs.

WSB Radio’s Bill Caiaccio contributed to this story.